They can be eaten raw or cooked and are a very common ingredient in salads and stir-fries. In its simplest form, white asparagus is cooked in water or steamed until tender and served with a light sauce (such as mayonnaise or hollandaise sauce).Another accompaniment is melted butter or a few drops of olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese. Asparagus soup is a very appetizing dish on cold winter nights. Cantonese restaurants usually serve it scrambled with chicken, shrimp or beef. Try them wrapped in prosciutto and lemon juice.